. >> senator john mccain wandered aimlessly around the stage in 2008. and in 2000, al gore walked right up to president bush in an awkward moment. and the first president bush checked his watch. >> while the presidential nominees debate in new york, some closest to them will be on the campaign trail. first lady michelle obama will speak to supporters in chapel hill and then will travel to new york. bvice-president joe biden taking a break from campaigning to attend this afternoon's funeral for senator arlen specter in pennsylvania. we invite you to weigh in during tonight's debate. go to wjla.com/react on your smartphones, in your browser or your tablets. give us your instant reaction and feedback to the debate. >> virginia republican george allen expected to speak at a roundtable tonight in arlington and his wife will make several stops in fairfax county today. democrat tim kaine will hold a discussion with northern virginia women in dallas this afternoon. >> a crash in southeast washington after a police chase. >> we don't know what led to the chase i